Griffith Meridian Elementary

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Griffith Meridian Elementary ranks 252 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Griffith Meridian Elementary is a public elementary school in Choctaw, Oklahoma, serving 1,030 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District, which is ranked 138 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Griffith Meridian Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 51% to 61%, compared to the district's 58% to 62% and the state's 46% to 51%. In Mathematics, Griffith Meridian's proficiency rates ranged from 39% to 46%, compared to the district's 42% to 50% and the state's 37% to 40%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 36%, slightly above the district's 39% and the state's 34%. Interestingly, the nearby L.W. Westfall Elementary consistently outperforms Griffith Meridian in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency.

Griffith Meridian Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.97%, which is lower than the nearby Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary (49.07%) and Choctaw Elementary (56.21%), but higher than L.W. Westfall Elementary (46.7%). The school's statewide ranking has declined from 252 out of 389 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 2 out of 5 stars, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance compared to other schools in Oklahoma.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1865 South Indian Meridian
Choctaw, OK 73020-3020

(405) 390-8585

District: Choctaw-Nicoma Park

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,030

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Two or more races:

14.7%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Griffith Meridian Elementary ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Griffith Meridian Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), two or more races (14.7%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffith Meridian Elementary is 17.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District! (See more...)

Compare Griffith Meridian Elementary employs 59.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Griffith Meridian Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Choctaw-Nicoma Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw-Nicoma Park 76^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Griffith Meridian Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.51	252^nd	389	35.2%

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Griffith Meridian Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	705	33	2	89	48	2	151	0	1030

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Griffith Meridian Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	1030	59.1	17.4	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Griffith Meridian Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	1030	59.1	17.4	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Griffith Meridian Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Griffith Meridian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 South Indian Meridian	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 390-8585	1,030	59	17.4	41.0%	705 (68.4%)	33 (3.2%)	89 (8.6%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	151 (14.7%)	40.5	252^nd of 389 public elementary schools	35.2%					(n/a)	61.0	61.0	51.0	39.0	46.0	42.0	36.0
L. W. Westfall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13239 Northeast 10th Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 390-6990	454	28	16.2	46.7%	291 (64.1%)	16 (3.5%)	48 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	75 (16.5%)	63.4	128^th of 389 public elementary schools	67.1%		82.6	28^th of 276 public elementary schools	89.9%	100	66.0	66.0	67.0	52.0	55.0	49.0	44.0	$7,818
Choctaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14663 Northeast Third Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-2225	354	29	12.2	56.2%	223 (63.0%)	14 (4.0%)	40 (11.3%)	5 (1.4%)	26 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.0%)	75.2	71^st of 389 public elementary schools	81.7%		68.2	70^th of 276 public elementary schools	74.6%	1	76.0	67.0	64.0	64.0	64.0	45.0		$13,091
Virginia Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	20227 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2400	369	22	16.7	58.0%	238 (64.5%)	9 (2.4%)	35 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (16.3%)								(n/a)								$7,328
Clara Reynolds Elementary School	Public	2-3	755 Harrison Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2500	321	17	18.8	61.1%	210 (65.4%)	5 (1.6%)	31 (9.7%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (17.1%)								(n/a)	39.0			29.0				$7,928
Nicoma Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1200 North Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6380	417	26	16.0	54.0%	234 (56.1%)	37 (8.9%)	56 (13.4%)	5 (1.2%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (16.1%)								(n/a)								$9,193
Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	1318 Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6390	375	23	16.3	49.1%	198 (52.8%)	53 (14.1%)	45 (12.0%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	62 (16.5%)	37.3	270^th of 389 public elementary schools	30.6%		29.6	212^th of 276 public elementary schools	23.2%	58	52.0	58.0	59.0	30.0	46.0	41.0	39.0	$9,224
Russell Babb Elementary School	Public	4-5	20901 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2200	320	19	17.2	61.6%	219 (68.4%)	5 (1.6%)	29 (9.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (15.0%)	36.5	272^nd of 389 public elementary schools	30.1%		41.1	167^th of 276 public elementary schools	39.5%	105		52.0	50.0		52.0	50.0	25.0	$7,704
Barnes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10551 SE 59th Street	Oklahoma City	73150	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1651	378	19	19.5	52.1%	207 (54.8%)	26 (6.9%)	80 (21.2%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.0%)	65.7	119^th of 389 public elementary schools	69.4%					(n/a)	76.0	56.0		67.0	40.0			$9,554
Soldier Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9021 SE 15th Street	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1676	843	47	17.9	62.3%	325 (38.6%)	211 (25.0%)	123 (14.6%)	8 (0.9%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (19.1%)	9.1	374^th of 389 public elementary schools	3.9%		5.4	274^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.7%	100	47.0		35.0	26.0		23.0	25.0	$8,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Griffith Meridian Elementary

What district is Griffith Meridian Elementary in?

Choctaw-Nicoma Park

How many students attend Griffith Meridian Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,030 students attended Griffith Meridian Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Griffith Meridian Elementary?

Students at Griffith Meridian Elementary are 68% White, 15% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% African American.

Is Griffith Meridian Elementary a good school?

Griffith Meridian Elementary ranks 252^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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